a Midwest Roots & Acoustic Music Community

an affiliate of Folk Alliance International
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FARM is a Midwest Roots & Acoustic Music Community

an affiliate of Folk Alliance International
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2018 Conference

October 25-28

Crowne Plaza Airport
Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Important Dates
Early Bird Registration Deadline June 30
Private Showcase Host Application Deadline July 15
Program Book Ad Deadline September 15
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Keynote by

Rev. Robert Jones, Sr

Acclaimed performer, educator, speaker,
Robert Jones brings it, every time!

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2018 Conference

October 25-28

Crowne Plaza Airport
Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Important Dates

T-Shirt Pre-Order: Oct 15
Breakfast Buffet Purchase: Oct 20
Tote Bag Stuffer: Oct 23

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Showcases Every Night

FARM offers a variety of showcase opportunities from the Official juried showcases to late night Private Showcasing, Midwest Radio Presents, Open Mics & our popular Performance Lane.
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Keynote Address

Our Keynote Address this year will be delivered by the incomparable, Reverend Robert Jones, Sr. Robert is an inspirational singer, songwriter, storyteller and self-taught award-winning multi-instrumentalist.
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Workshops & Panels

Join us for a diverse line-up of workshops and panels, on topics that address the changing face of the independent music business, as well as performance and instrument techniques.
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Community

From impromptu conversations in the hall or elevator, to late night jamming and song swaps and chats over a meal, it’s all about making connections!

News and Updates

Taste of FARM

Taste of FARM

Oct 9, 2018

We are pleased to offer fans of folk and roots music the option of attending the evening concerts and mingling with the industry professionals who are attending the full conference. These evening events are open to the public with ticket purchase in advance (until Oct...

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Presenter Breakfast & Roundtable

Presenter Breakfast & Roundtable

Oct 1, 2018

Do you run a house concert series, festival or venue? You're invited to join us at our first (hopefully annual) Presenters' Breakfast & Roundtable Food and Conversation with venue / festival bookers and other music presenters We’ll go in depth into the issues that...

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Special Events at FARM

Special Events at FARM

Sep 24, 2018

So we've told you about the Official Showcases, Workshops & Panels, our brilliant Keynote Speaker, this year's Award Recipients, the DJ Showcase, Private Showcases, Performance Lane, Open Mics and let's see... what else? Oh yea. Visit this page...

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FARM Mission Statement

Folk Alliance Region Midwest (FARM) is a regional chapter of Folk Alliance International (FAI). Our purposes are to promote traditional, contemporary and multi-cultural folk music and dance and related performing arts in our region, hold an annual regional conference, represent the interests of our members to FAI and carry out such other projects as are of benefit to FAI members in the Midwest.
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